Chicago 1950

"Chicago" (1950), by American photographer Harry Callahan (1912-1999), captures a stark winter scene. The minimalist composition features five trees, their bare branches silhouetted against a hazy sky, standing in a snowy landscape. Callahan’s photographs are often recognized for their evocative use of light, shadow, and negative space, characteristics evident in this iconic work. The simplicity of the image invites viewers to contemplate the beauty and solitude of the natural world, a recurring theme in Callahan's oeuvre.